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Central to the bulk of this operation are the articulated trucks, with over a hundred on site. They are crucial for moving the earth, especially given the conditions in South Carolina, where clayey soil can turn into a quagmire after rain. With up to 30 inches of rainfall exceeding the typical averages this year, deploying these trucks has ensured operations can proceed even under suboptimal conditions.
The fill area is where the material ends up after the lengthy haul—about 11,000 feet away from the cut area. The rapid cycling of trucks and the strategic dropping of earth creates a constant rhythm on the site.